Hernando Cortés

Conquistador and governor

Medellín, Spain

About Hernando

Hernando Cortés was a Spanish conquistador and governor who led the expedition that conquered the Aztec Empire. He was a skilled military leader and politician who played a key role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas.

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Episode 258: The Inca's Last Stand

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